PERC Podcasts - Wildfire: Chad Ellis, Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation

Wildfire: Chad Ellis, Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation

08/15/16 • 20 min

Fire is an important tool for managing landscapes. How can landowners mitigate wildfire risk and foster rangeland health? At PERC's 2016 Wildfire Solution Summit, the Noble Foundation's Chad Ellis shares best practices for prescribed burns. Learn more: perc.org/wildfire

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